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Posted by joegig50 on October 2, 2006, 12:05 pm
I have as Mobile Home...I have been trying to put Plastic to cover the
windows///You use a HairDryer to tighten it down...The Problem I have is
that the Tape does not want to stick...Any suggestions?
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Posted by Oren on October 2, 2006, 12:14 pm
On Mon, 02 Oct 2006 11:05:31 -0500, "joegig50"
>I have as Mobile Home...I have been trying to put Plastic to cover the
>windows///You use a HairDryer to tighten it down...The Problem I have is
>that the Tape does not want to stick...Any suggestions?
Do the instructions suggest that you clean the windows?
--
Oren
"Well, it doesn't happen all the time, but when it happens, it happens
constantly."
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Posted by JoeSpareBedroom on October 2, 2006, 1:00 pm
>I have as Mobile Home...I have been trying to put Plastic to cover the
> windows///You use a HairDryer to tighten it down...The Problem I have is
> that the Tape does not want to stick...Any suggestions?
1) The tape works best if you put it on the outer edges of the window
molding, not the front. Not sure if you have thick enough molding in a
mobile home, though.
2) Wipe down the surface to be taped with rubbing alcohol and a lint-free
cloth or paper towel. Let it dry for a minute or two before applying the
tape.
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Posted by jah213@gmail.com on October 2, 2006, 1:28 pm
I've found that this is one of those times when it pays to buy the
brand name. I have never had a problem getting the 3M brand tape to
stick when using this type of plastic. However, I have often had a
problem getting the off-brands to stick.
Note that even the 3M brand needs a relatively clean, flat, smooth
surface to adhere to. If you are using it on an aluminum window frame
(as is often present in mobile homes), make sure it is completely dry.
If you're trying to stick it to the adjacent wall, make sure the wall
is clean, smooth, and dry.
If you have a different brand of kit, I would suggest buying the 3M
tape (it's available by the roll) instead of using what's in the kit.
Be careful when removing the tape next spring. Even though it's
designed to be removable, if you yank it too quickly, it will sometimes
pull off paint (or, if you have an older mobile home, the paper on the
fake paneling wallboard).
Jo Ann
joegig50 wrote:
> I have as Mobile Home...I have been trying to put Plastic to cover the
> windows///You use a HairDryer to tighten it down...The Problem I have is
> that the Tape does not want to stick...Any suggestions?
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Posted by Joseph Meehan on October 2, 2006, 1:35 pm
joegig50 wrote:
> I have as Mobile Home...I have been trying to put Plastic to cover the
> windows///You use a HairDryer to tighten it down...The Problem I have
> is that the Tape does not want to stick...Any suggestions?
The tape may be old or you may be trying to stick on on something that
needs to be cleaned or that is not suitable for taping.
--
Joseph Meehan
Dia duit
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